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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.44, 1,906.38 and 784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.44, 1,906.38 and 784.92 is: 1,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.44 : 1,906.38 = 784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.44/1,906.38 = 784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.44x = 1,906.38 × 784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.44x = 1,496,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,355.79/1,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.05

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